3-Day Rwanda – Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Overview This exciting 3-

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport or pickup from your hotel in Kigali, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide. If time permits, enjoy a brief Kigali city tour, including visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local craft markets, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the city. After lunch, depart Kigali and drive north towards the Cyanika or Katuna border, completing immigration formalities before entering Uganda. Continue through the beautiful terraced hills of southwestern Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon, check in, relax, and enjoy dinner while listening to the sounds of the rainforest. Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters for registration and a comprehensive briefing by experienced ranger guides. You will then begin your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure through Bwindi’s ancient rainforest. Trekking may take between 2 and 8 hours depending on the location of the assigned gorilla family. Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, play, groom, and interact in their natural habitat. After the trek, receive your official Gorilla Trekking Certificate before returning to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional Batwa cultural experience or simply unwind at the lodge while taking in the spectacular forest views. Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and beginning the scenic drive back to Kigali through the rolling hills of Uganda and Rwanda. After crossing the border, continue to Kigali for lunch (optional depending on flight schedule) before being transferred to Kigali International Airport or your hotel, marking the end of your memorable gorilla safari. Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Safari Package Includes * Airport pickup and drop-off in Kigali * Private 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel * Professional English-speaking driver-guide * Gorilla trekking permit (if included in the selected package) * Accommodation for 2 nights * Meals as specified * Bottled drinking water during the safari * Park entrance fees * Ranger guide services during gorilla trekking * Gorilla trekking certificate * All government taxes Safari Package Excludes * International flights * Rwanda and Uganda visa fees (where applicable) * Travel insurance * Alcoholic and soft drinks * Personal expenses * Optional Batwa cultural experience * Tips and gratuities